Lillian Fowler Reserve

The basketball court gets a solid workout on weekends, but honestly the fenced playground is what keeps locals coming back with their little ones. Shade trees do a proper job here — you’re not sitting on a bench squinting into the sun while your kids burn through the climbing structure and slides. It’s tucked into a quiet part of Newtown, so none of that main-road noise you get at some of the bigger parks. Good spot for a low-key picnic too, with enough for the 2–12 crowd to keep themselves occupied for a decent stretch.